UNISONActive is an unofficial blog produced by UNISON activists for UNISON activists. Bringing news, briefings and events from a progressive left perspective.

Friday 11 November 2011

Racism in football - a workplace issue

Bob Abberley, UNISON Assistant General Secretary, gives his perspective on the racism allegations involving footballers John Terry and Anton Ferdinand and comments on how it might be dealt with in other workplaces: http://www.srtrc.org/news/
news-and-events?news=2782


"It is my view the FA and the clubs involved face a huge test in how it responds to the high profile cases currently under investigation. If handled wrongly we will take a huge step back in our fight against racism and the current situation serves as a reminder to us all, that the progress that has been made in eradicating racism from football and society is very fragile indeed"